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Proto LabsWBO:PRLB +8.76%62 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:PRLB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Industrial Products companies, Proto Labs ranks worse than 50.17% on this metric.
Proto Labs's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.33.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.09.
Proto Labs's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.37.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.61.
During the past 12 months, Proto Labs's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 37.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Proto Labs's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 67.20% per year. The lowest was -20.10% per year. And the median was 7.05% per year.
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Proto Labs Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Proto Labs Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proto Labs's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WBO:PRLB vs RYZ, WOR, MEC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Proto Labs's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Proto Labs PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Proto Labs's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proto Labs's PE Ratio falls into.
Proto Labs Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Proto Labs's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.08
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.08 mean?
Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.08 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1213 out of 2418 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Proto Labs' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Proto Labs' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1213 out of 2418 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Proto Labs has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proto Labs' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RYZ and WOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Proto Labs ranks #1213 out of 2418 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Proto Labs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Proto Labs and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proto Labs's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proto Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.38, compared to a current price of €75.10 — trading 90.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.08. Proto Labs' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Proto Labs (WBO:PRLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proto Labs stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €75.10 is trading 90.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.38.
GuruFocus considers Proto Labs to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PRLB:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €1.08
GF Value™: €39.38 vs. price of €75.10 (90.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:PRLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Proto Labs Inc is an on-demand manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. The company offers developers and engineers quick-turn production services to reduce the time to market. The Lab uses injection molding, computer numerical control machining, and 3-D printing, and sheet metal to manufacture custom parts for its clients. The company services clients' needs for prototype solutions, parts for testing procedures, bridge production capabilities during disruptions in manufacturing processes, limited-quantity requests, and end-of-life production support. Geographically, a majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States and the rest from Europe.
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